Liam Duggan

Liam James Duggan (born 11 December 1996) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for and captains the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He also hosts the 4WD Podcast with YouTuber Ronny Dahl.

Early football Duggan played for Ballarat's St Patrick's College in the BAS school competition, the Western Jets at TAC Cup and Vic Metro in the National U18s. In 2014 the AIS-AFL Academy awarded him with the Ben Mitchell Medal.

AFL career Duggan was drafted with pick 11 of the 2014 National Draft. Duggan began his rookie season with East Perth but was elevated into the senior side, making his debut against in round 2 of the 2015 season. Duggan had a standout game in the 53 point victory over St Kilda Football Club in round 8, 2015. He racked up 23 disposals including six marks and four tackles, which impressed his older teammates, notably Luke Shuey. Duggan suffered a season ending knee injury during a round 17 Western Australian Football League game playing for East Perth Football Club after copping a knock to his posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He finished his debut season with 12 senior games of AFL.

In the 2018 AFL season, Duggan became a regular in West Coast's defence, he played nearly every game and impressed with his ability to lock down on small forwards as well as create drive out of the backline, and was a solid contributor during the victorious Grand Final. He suffered an ankle injury in the back half of 2019 and although he was able to return to action, he lost his spot in the senior side for the finals.

Duggan bounced back to have a career-best year in 2020, playing all but one game and recording a maiden top-five finish in the John Worsfold Medal as he made his 100th appearance late in the year. He spent time in the midfield early in 2021 but returned to the backline later in the year, before his season was ended early by a knee injury.

Ahead of the 2024 AFL season, Duggan and Oscar Allen were appointed as co-captains to replace retired premiership midfielder Luke Shuey.

In Round 8 2024, Duggan was awarded two Brownlow votes for his efforts against the Essendon side which included 8 marks and 2 clearances.

Personal life Duggan married Lauren Goold on 24 October 2024.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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